I was a baby when I began, but I knew exactly what I wanted to wear myself. I became a jewelry designer because I knew how to do something with a pencil and sketch my ideas. Elsa Peretti babybegindesigner Change image and share on social
I can hold a cup of sake on a full moon in Japan, and the reflection of the moon in that little cup can make me feel so enthusiastic about beauty. That one good, magical moment can give me enough to create other things like the teardrop earring or necklace. Elsa Peretti beautycreatecup share on social
I am jewelry and objects together. This is the Elsa Peretti name to me. It is a very good balance for me to try and create with the person in mind or with the space in mind - to imagine a bowl of fruit or something for water. It is a little bit yin and yang. Elsa Peretti balancebitebowl share on social
I like Yorkshire Tea - very strong and English. Elsa Peretti englishstrongtea Change image and share on social
I keep my hair gray, so I like silver and platinum. For women who dye their hair, they can wear whatever they want. Elsa Peretti dyegrayhair Change image and share on social
Bird cages are nothing of incredible value, but I like them. Elsa Peretti birdcageincredible Change image and share on social
A big diamond necklace is nouveau riche, really. People who have wealth a long time don't wear such things. Elsa Peretti bigdiamondlong Change image and share on social
You think about the beauty and what you want to transmit. If I think about designing, I can't design. Elsa Peretti beautydesigntransmit Change image and share on social